How long is the BA1516 flight?

The timetable allows 7 h 55 min. London to New York is 5,539 km (3,442 mi).

Which terminal does BA1516 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal 8 at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does BA1516 have?

Also listed as BAW1516 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 1516.

Can I get compensation if BA1516 is delayed or cancelled?

Up to £520 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.

BA1516 Flight Status British Airways: London to New York (BAW1516)

British Airways BA 1516

En-Route, Arriving in 2h00'

LHR London

Scheduled: 10:15
Actual: 10:49

Terminal: 3 | Gate: 28

Departure: Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · local time GMT

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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JFK New York

Scheduled: 13:10
Estimated: 12:47
Delay

Terminal: 8 | Gate: 4

Arrival: Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · local time EST

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

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Departed 4h 57m ago · lands in 2h 00m 71%

LHR 10:49 JFK 12:47

3,940 km (2,448 mi) flown · 1,599 km (993 mi) to go

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 5539 km / 3442 miles · Scheduled Duration: 07:55 · Typical Duration: 06:45

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BA 1516 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways London to New York

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 06	LHR	JFK	10:49	12:47	En-Route	Track >
Nov 05	LHR	JFK	11:08	12:49	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	LHR	JFK	10:55	12:31	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	LHR	JFK	10:22	12:07	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	LHR	JFK	11:22	13:08	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	LHR	JFK	10:49	12:49	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	LHR	JFK	10:53	13:56	Landed	Track >
Oct 30	LHR	JFK	10:37	13:33	Landed	Track >
Oct 29	LHR	JFK	10:39	13:33	Landed	Track >
Oct 28	LHR	JFK	10:33	13:41	Landed	Track >

British Airways operates BA 1516 from London to New York, a 5,539 km (3,442 mi) trip, daily. With 7 h 55 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 6 h 45 min, it often makes up time. Today it left at 10:49, 34 minutes late, and is due in New York at 12:47, 23 minutes early.

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About BA 1516

Route: London Heathrow Airport LHR to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK
Distance: 5,539 km (3,442 mi)
Typical flight time: 6 h 45 min
Flies: Daily
On time: 9 of the last 9
Usually departs from: Terminal 3

Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Compensation of up to £520 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.

BA 1516 FAQ

How long is the BA1516 flight?: The timetable allows 7 h 55 min. London to New York is 5,539 km (3,442 mi).
How often is BA1516 late?: None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does BA1516 fly?: Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does BA1516 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal 8 at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does BA1516 have?: Also listed as BAW1516 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 1516.
Can I get compensation if BA1516 is delayed or cancelled?: Up to £520 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.

BA1516 and London LHR to New York JFK Flights

Flight BA1516 is a code-share British Airways flight of the American Airlines operated AA103.

Other flights departing from London LHR: AA103, BA978

Other flights arriving at New York JFK: DL273, AA103

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